Paul Pogba is reportedly close to leaving Juventus after vacating the lavish villa that was once home to Cristiano Ronaldo.

The 31-year-old returned to Turin in the summer of 2022 after a disappointing six-year spell at Manchester United. The Frenchman was hoping to reignite the fire in a career that was beginning to fade, but things didn't go to plan for The Octopus.

Pogba's return was almost immediately blighted by a poorly treated meniscus injury, leading to a lengthy layoff. The midfielder wanted to get back into the swing of things the following season, but instead he failed an anti-doping test on the opening day of the season.

The 2018 world champion recently achieved it reduce his ban from four years to 18 monthsand is now preparing to return to action in March. Still, Juventus is not interested in welcoming him back, preferring to focus on the current squads, especially after their summer revamp.

Therefore, both parties are negotiating to terminate the contract. And according to La Gazzetta dello SportThe club could reach an agreement with the player's lawyers sooner rather than later.

The pink newspaper highlights Pogba's departure from his villa as another sign of his impending exit. As the source explains, the France international has vacated his hilltop residence in Turin, paving the way for Nico Gonzalez to move in. The report also notes that this glamorous villa was occupied by Ronaldo during his three-year stay in Turin.

In the meantime, it remains to be seen where Pogba's next career chapter will lie. The source believes a move to Major League Soccer could be possible. The midfielder has also been linked with one Reunion with CR7 in Al-Nassr in the last few days.